

Jake & Gino: Real Estate Investing & Multifamily
Jake & Gino
Real estate investing, multifamily, and apartment investing—where real estate meets real business ownership. Hosted by investor-entrepreneurs Jake Stenziano and Gino Barbaro, the show goes beyond buying apartments to teach you how to build a durable, well-run real estate business. Each episode blends deal analysis, market insights, leadership lessons, and hard-earned operating experience from owning and managing thousands of units. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling a portfolio, Jake & Gino deliver practical education, honest conversations, and proven frameworks to help you grow cash flow, build systems, and create long-term wealth—without losing sight of family, values, and purpose.
Also included under The Jake & Gino umbrella:
How To: From real estate underwriting and asset management to organizational structure and owner mindset, How To delivers clear frameworks and actionable guidance for investors who want to build and operate a real estate business with clarity, discipline, and control.
Also included under The Jake & Gino umbrella:
How To: From real estate underwriting and asset management to organizational structure and owner mindset, How To delivers clear frameworks and actionable guidance for investors who want to build and operate a real estate business with clarity, discipline, and control.
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Feb 22, 2022 • 25min
Take Action Everyday w/ Nick DiLeone
On this episode, Gino and Josh interview Nick DiLeone. Nick leads all aspects of Leone Real Estate Partners focusing on capital raising, investor relations, deal sourcing and asset management. Nick has 19+ years of commercial real estate experience as a Senior Asset Manager at one of the largest real estate owners in the world Nuveen Real Estate. Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 02:20 Learning from the community 05:58 Taking small actions each day 09:02 Abundance mindset pays-off in Jake and Gino community 14:14 Patience, persistence and willingness to walk away 18:28 Key to success: being consistent 19:40 Best habit for success 20:52 Wrap-up Is investing in real estate right for you? Do you know how to get started? If you have been asking these questions, Real Estate Raw is a must read for you: https://jakeandgino.com/real-estate-raw/ About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $100,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. Subscribe to this channel: https://ytube.io/3McA Sign up for free training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining The resources you need to succeed at every level of apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/resources/ Apply for Mentorship: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/ #realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing #apartmentinvesting Jake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/ Jake & Gino Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeandGino Jake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino-llc/ Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/
We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M in assets under management. Connect with Jake & Gino here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 21, 2022 • 15min
Secret Strategies To Spot Value in Multifamily Real Estate
“Proper preparation prevents poor performance.” - Gino Barbaro In this episode, Jake and Gino talk about the secret strategies to spot value in the Multifamily Real Estate Investing market. Key insights: Look for the ‘Mom & Pop’ apartment buildings that are under-monetized and have great room for improvements. There could be apartment complexes that have a potential for better rental returns but the landlord has no time, resources or inclination to do that. Deferred maintenance is a sign of opportunity for you. Become a problem solver. Check out the full video to learn more. Get more resources on apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/education/
We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M in assets under management. Connect with Jake & Gino here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 18, 2022 • 46min
Focusing on Sustained Success w/ Jake Havron
Jake’s Background: ✔ Worked as an emergency room nurse Philosophy: ✔ Success is gradual and it builds upon habbits ✔ Quality of questions dictate the quality of the answers ✔ Ask yourself “What bad habits can you release right now?” ✔ Don’t use the word “CAN’T” ✔ Convert the phrase in a positive frame ✔ Write down your bad habits and get an accountability partner to help you get out of a bad habit ✔ Lack of confidence stems from expectations not matching the outcome ✔ Words only amount to 7% of communication, 38% of communication is from tonality and body language is 50% ✔ Establishing good morning and night routines are the best place to start for getting into peak performance Morning habit tips: ✔ Brush your teeth and use a copper tongue scraper ✔ Start with drinking a water ✔ Watch Tony Robbin’s priming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXbUFgqjMdk&ab_channel=LifeofLin Books: ✔Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan Tips for Investors: ✔ Invest on yourself. The answers you need are out there. Contact Information: ✔ Instagram – https://instagram.com/jakehavron ✔ Website – www.jakehavron.com About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $100,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. Subscribe to this channel: https://ytube.io/3McA Sign up for free training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining The resources you need to succeed at every level of apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/resources/ Apply for Mentorship: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/ #realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing #apartmentinvesting Jake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/ Jake & Gino Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeandGino Jake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino-llc/ Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/
We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M in assets under management. Connect with Jake & Gino here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 17, 2022 • 27min
Expand Your Influence w/ Bob Burg
On this episode, Jake and Gino interview Bob Burg. Bob Burg shares how a subtle shift in focus is not only a more uplifting and fulfilling way of conducting business but the most financially profitable way, as well. For 30 years he’s helped companies, sales leaders, and their teams to more effectively communicate their value, sell at higher prices with less resistance, and grow their businesses based on Endless Referrals. He is best known for his book 'Endless Referrals', it’s his business parable, 'The Go-Giver' (coauthored with John David Mann) that captured the imagination of his readers. The Go-Giver, a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek Bestseller, has sold over a million copies. Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 01:50 Epiphany of Go-Giver 04:58 System for attaining referrals 08:00 Key of predictability as system for referrals 11:36 Fast language 15:14 Funnel down your world 19: 20 People refer you when they trust you 23:08 Projects for 2022 24:55 Wrap-up Know more about Bob's initiatives: https://thegogiver.com/ About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $100,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. Subscribe to this channel: https://ytube.io/3McA Sign up for free training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining The resources you need to succeed at every level of apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/resources/ Apply for Mentorship: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/ #realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing #apartmentinvesting Jake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/ Jake & Gino Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeandGino Jake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino-llc/ Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/
We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M in assets under management. Connect with Jake & Gino here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 16, 2022 • 23min
100 Year Thinking
On this episode, Founders Rick, Jake and Gino discuss long term mindset and the importance of 100 Year Thinking for real estate investors. We want to show people the best way to create long-term generational wealth with minimum risk, maximum return and simplicity, probability, and leverage. When you think about the big picture with a long-term mindset, you are more easily able to identify the things in front of you right now that are definitely not going to help you get there. None of us want to look back and wish we would have made better choices. They say hindsight is 20/20. Making a commitment now to put the principle of long-termism into operation in your life will instantly increase the odds you end up where you want to be If you want to be a long-term thinker, you have to get crystal clear on your priorities, purpose and values. When you are clear about your purpose and your values, it elevates your life fulfillment, your accomplishments, and your energy.. Take your purpose and values and align all areas of your life around these important things. Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 02:56 Long-term vision painted 06:30 Long-term thinkers versus short-term thinkers 10:40 Habits and rituals to reinforce long-term values 14:44 Working with folks who have a short-term mindset 19:27 Have a whole life as part of your long-term financial plan 21:13 Wrap-up To know more about Rick's initiatives visit https://100yearrei.com/ BONUS Resources: Download our eBook on how you can leverage on our Dual Asset Strategy and become your own source of financing: https://100yearrei.com/ebook-download/ For a deeper dive into the diversification of your savings and investments, watch our video on The Barbell Investment Strategy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua0b5gO2Rsg NEXT Step: If you want to learn more on why should add a cash value Whole Life Insurance Policy to your financial plan or your business’s financial plan, schedule a call with our Team here: https://100yearrei.com/callnow/ About The 100 Year Real Estate Investor The Whole Life Insurance Policies offered by the 100 Year Real Estate Investor are specially-designed. This means they work harder toward achieving your financial objectives, no matter what they may be. Check out this blog for 7 facts about our specially-designed strategies that may not be true about typical whole life policies: https://100yearrei.com/7-facts-about-specially-designed-whole-life-policies/ About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $100,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. Subscribe to this channel: https://ytube.io/3McA Sign up for free training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining The resources you need to succeed at every level of apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/resources/ Apply for Mentorship: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/ #realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing #apartmentinvesting Jake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/ Jake & Gino Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeandGino Jake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino-llc/ Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/
We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M in assets under management. Connect with Jake & Gino here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 15, 2022 • 32min
Ideological Transformation W/ Amala Ekpunobi
On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Amala Ekpunobi. Twenty-year-old Amala Ekpunobi, a self-described “left-wing activist” turned conservative influencer, is PragerU’s newest personality. A PragerU ambassador, her story stood out among hundreds of entries during a PragerFORCE casting call to “find the next Will Witt.” Amala shares her ideological transformation, from questioning leftist ideology to ultimately changing her mind and embracing conservative ideas, in her Stories of Us video "Why I Left My Job as a Leftist Organizer." Key Insights 00:00 Introduction 02:22 Racism in the foundation of creation 06:20 Inviting conflict with respect 10:51 Stimulus versus response 15:20 Handling negativity from peers 19:30 Think about long term and speak up 24:15 Finding truth through person's endeavors 27:40 Wrap-up About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $100,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. Subscribe to this channel: https://ytube.io/3McA Sign up for free training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining The resources you need to succeed at every level of apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/resources/ Apply for Mentorship: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/ #realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing #apartmentinvesting Jake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/ Jake & Gino Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeandGino Jake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino-llc/ Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/
We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M in assets under management. Connect with Jake & Gino here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 14, 2022 • 9min
We Quit Our Jobs! Here's Why.
In this episode, Jake and Gino talk about the reasons people leave their jobs. Key points: You cannot create time. In jobs, we trade our time for dollars. Most times, jobs don’t fulfil our aspirations to create wealth, with time freedom. Figure out your ‘Why’. That will drive your life, whether you want to continue in your full-time jobs or want to be an entrepreneur. Check out the full video to learn more. Get more resources on apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/education/
We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M in assets under management. Connect with Jake & Gino here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 10, 2022 • 54min
Defeating Distraction with Nir Eyal
On this episode, Jake and Gino interview Nir Eyal. Nir is the author of "Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products" and "Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life". Previously, he taught as a Lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Design School, and has sold two technology companies since 2003. For most of his career, he has worked in the video gaming and advertising industries where he learned and applied (and at times rejected) the techniques used to motivate and manipulate users. He writes to help companies create behaviors that benefit their users while educating people on how to build healthy habits in their own lives. Key Insights 00:00 Introduction 03:54 Drive to relieve discomfort, is the root cause of our behavior 05:55 Internal triggers 09:20 Brain is lazy 11:11 What does indistractable mean? 14:41Behavior changes requires identity change 16:30 Our perception who we are changes what we do 18:37 Turning values into time 21:10 Predictive processing 25:54 how to manage distraction 28:08 Dangerous form of distraction 32:03 Problem with to-do list 34:40 Hack back the triggers 36:23 Discontent drives us forward 40:35 Enjoy the climb 43:48 Write down the preceding emotion 46:00 Be responsible and be a claimer 49:00 Use "Do Not Disturb" 51:41 Wrap-up Check more about Nir's initiatives: https://www.nirandfar.com/ About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $100,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. Subscribe to this channel: https://ytube.io/3McA Sign up for free training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining The resources you need to succeed at every level of apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/resources/ Apply for Mentorship: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/ #realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing #apartmentinvesting Jake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/ Jake & Gino Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeandGino Jake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino-llc/ Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/
We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M in assets under management. Connect with Jake & Gino here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 9, 2022 • 24min
Investing in Real Estate Using the Dual Asset Strategy
On this episode, Jake and Gino talk about the Dual Asset Strategy, which leverages our specially-designed, whole life insurance to invest in real estate. This is a strategy built upon a reliable product known as whole life insurance. But- it is more than just life insurance. How? Because of the unique way that we design these policies, you can expect to have more cash value than a typical life insurance policy. Plus, you can borrow against your policy while continuing to grow your cash value as if you never even touched it. You can use the policy loan to invest in real estate, creating two assets at once- The whole life policy and the incoming-producing real estate property. You can also use your cash value for things like a fix or flip, unexpected property repairs, or hard-money lending. It has tax advantages, protection for unexpected medical expenses, and an increasing death benefit. While dividends are not guaranteed and are based on the profitability of the insurance companies, our policies are only underwritten by carriers with a tested track record of paying those dividends without skipping a year. Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 03:02 What is the Dual Asset Strategy 06:28 How 100 Year Specially-Designed Policies work 12:30 Top benefits of leveraging the Dual Asset Strategy 12:35 The importance of Liquidity for REIs 14:40 Diversification of your savings and investments 16:32 Tax advantages of the Dual Asset Strategy 18:40 Finance big ticket items using your Policy’s cash value 21:55 Creditor protection BONUS Resources: Download our eBook on how you can leverage on our Dual Asset Strategy and become your own source of financing: https://100yearrei.com/ebook-download/ For a deeper dive into the diversification of your savings and investments, watch our video on The Barbell Investment Strategy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua0b5gO2Rsg NEXT Step: If you want to learn more on why should add a cash value Whole Life Insurance Policy to your financial plan or your business’s financial plan, schedule a call with our Team here: https://100yearrei.com/callnow/ About The 100 Year Real Estate Investor The Whole Life Insurance Policies offered by the 100 Year Real Estate Investor are specially-designed. This means they work harder toward achieving your financial objectives, no matter what they may be. Check out this blog for 7 facts about our specially-designed strategies that may not be true about typical whole life policies: https://100yearrei.com/7-facts-about-specially-designed-whole-life-policies/ About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $100,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. #investingtips #investingstrategies #personalfianance @wealthbuilding Jake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/ Jake & Gino Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeandGino Jake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino-llc/ Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/
We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M in assets under management. Connect with Jake & Gino here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 8, 2022 • 33min
Holding Yourself Accountable W/ Matt Dunn
On this episode of Movers & Shakers, Gino and Josh interview Matt Dunn, Matt Transitioned to full time multifamily real estate investing in July 2020, following 16 years in the ultra luxury automotive business. He is the sole founder of Right Move properties, specializing in acquisition and leasing of underperforming multifamily assets. So far his company currently owns 76 multifamily units and has acquired $9.5M in assets, with another 40 set to close by the time this airs. 00:00 Introduction 03:31 Why multifamily 06:56 Why not single family 09:00 Changing your perception and doing the work About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $100,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. Subscribe to this channel: https://ytube.io/3McA Sign up for free training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining The resources you need to succeed at every level of apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/resources/ Apply for Mentorship: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/ #realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing #apartmentinvesting Jake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/ Jake & Gino Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeandGino Jake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino-llc/ Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/
We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M in assets under management. Connect with Jake & Gino here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


